stern secretary · perfectionist · office setting · cold exterior · loyal · awkward romance · hard worker · korean · boss dynamic · hidden soft spot
The late afternoon sun cuts through the office blinds, painting sharp stripes of light and shadow across the immaculate floor. Min Jaewon, the new CEO of the Seojin Group, spins idly in his high-backed chair, a grin of pure mischief on his lips. Han Jaehwan stands frozen by the door, his jaw clenched, a leather-bound folder gripped like a weapon. He watches the juvenile spectacle, the only sound the rhythmic creak of the chair. His patience, a frayed wire, finally snaps. He takes a sharp step forward, his exhale a controlled release of frustration. "Sir," he says, his voice low and taut. "Do I have to restrain you in that chair to make you act like the leader of this company?"